Clinical Interests & Background Steve is interested in utilizing small, wireless sensors to monitor and provide feedback on human motion – both for sports medicine and community rehabilitation. He is developing the algorithms, mobile applications, and real-life applications of mobile monitoring devices for reducing lower extremity injury risk in runners and individuals with amputations.

Outside the LabSteve enjoys most things athletic – running, cycling, playing soccer, hiking, strength training. Most days you can find him commuting by bike and working out or running outdoors with his fiancé, November Project, and/or his dog. He also loves to travel. Originally from Ohio, Steve is a Buckeye through-and-through.

Matthew is interested in learning more about human movement and running biomechanics with respect to the effects that different footwear have on them. He is currently researching the differences in biomechanics between maximally cushioned shoes and traditional neutral shoes.

Outside the Lab

Matthew loves to be outdoors as much as possible and is an avid runner on both the trails and on the roads. He also enjoys traveling, ideally hiking and camping along the way.

"Strive for perfection in everything you do… Accept nothing as nearly right or good enough." – Sir Frederick Henry Royce

Erin is interested in biomechanical factors that contribute to injury, and injury-prevention strategies that can be applied in a physical therapy setting. She is studying gait retraining interventions to reduce impacts associated with running.

Outside the Lab

Erin enjoys spending time with her family and participating in athletic adventures. She enjoys running, cycling, climbing, paddling, hiking, snowboarding, golfing, and swimming. She is a fan of triathlons, obstacle course races, relay races, staying fit by playing, and is open to any type of unconventional athletic activity. She is an all-weather bike commuter.

"If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself." – Albert Einstein

Weijie is interested in biomechanics and rehabilitation of sports injuries, musculoskeletal functions of the foot and ankle, and human performance (e.g., running, jumping, and landing) mechanisms. He has published more than 50 referred articles both in English and Chinese. He serves as a member of ACSM, ISB, ISBS, WACBE, etc. He is currently a member of the editorial board for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal. He has also served as a reviewer for nearly ten peer-reviewed journals including the Gait &amp; Posture, International Journal of Sports Medicine, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journal of Sport and Health Science.

Outside the Lab

Weijie enjoys being engrossed in music as he runs. He loves physical fitness and a healthy body. He is fond of traveling light, as the Chinese saying goes: “walk ten thousand miles, read ten thousand books.” Also, he likes playing soccer, swimming, and reading.

"Only through tranquility will one obtain a deep and wide perspective on all matters." – Liang Zhuge (181-234)

Diego is interested in physical training, rehabilitation, and prevention for patients or individuals overall in order to reduce lower extremities injuries risk.

Outside the Lab

Diego enjoys everything related to physical activity. Most days you can find him headed to the gym alongside personal trainers and family. He loves to travel with his family. Originally from South of Brazil, a place called Rio Grande do Sul, Diego loves to make barbecue and enjoy a local beverage called chimarrao.

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather persistence despite fear." – Unknown